By Laura LaBrie ITWPA Member A Mayan temple perches atop a cliff overhanging the sea. Stand beneath its massive stones and watch the waves crash far below and you can almost picture ships coming through the cut in the reef guided only by lights in the tower above. Mayan ruins typically conjure up pictures of […]
By Mike Hopkins ITWPA Member Located on the northeast end of Panama City, overlooking the Panama Canal, is Cerro Ancon. It’s the highest natural point in Panama City and has excellent views of the Panama Canal, Bridge of the Americas, Casco Viejo, and the modern skyline of Panama City. But it’s not on the “must […]
By Heather Rath ITWPA Member The next time a little person asks if you believe in dragons, say yes. Then go one step further and say, “I’ve even tasted its blood!” Now watch those little eyes pop open. You might not be lying. As we hike in one of Colombia’s eco parks, Gustavo, our guide, […]
By Jody Hanson ITWPA Member No matter if you are a first-time traveler or a seasoned pro well on her way to joining the Travelers’ Century Club (http://travelerscenturyclub.org/), there are a few things that will make your trip easier. Before You Go Get your shots. Find a travel clinic or a competent GP — preferably […]
By Rey Waters ITWPA Member For those who like breathtaking views, but don’t want to climb Mt. Fuji, try tower hopping! Every major city in Japan has a tower with an observatory. During our past two Japan trips we visited six unique towers. The prices range from 600 yen ($7.75) to 820 yen ($10.50) to […]
By E. Richardson When I started my university career, little did I know it would take me to a picturesque town in the middle of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. But where better to spend my semester abroad; it is gorgeous and warm in summer while beautiful and white in winter, and the people defy […]
By Philip Griffith ITWPA Member Absolute silence, except for the breathing in my snorkel. A sleek, dark black body suddenly appears, gliding silently, effortlessly, close enough to touch. Just as quickly it’s gone. Another appears. The narrow, pointed head, small ears, bull neck, and powerful flippers are huge in the crystal clear, tepid water. The […]
By David Elliott I tucked into my Antioch kebab in an outdoor restaurant packed with Ramadan fasters, a gale blowing up from the ancient river that bisects the city sending burkas billowing on one side and blowing designer sunglasses and packs of Marlboro across Formica tables on the other. Miniskirts and veils mix easily in […]
By Bina Joseph What is the link between a sow and her piglets and the twelve apostles? The answer is found at “the end of the end of the world.” One of Australia’s most visited landmarks was originally known as the Sow and Piglets! Muttonbird Island, near Loch Ard Gorge, was the Sow, and the […]
By Fern Innes Darkness hung low, encompassing the island in its wet grip even as the sun struggled to break over the horizon. It was early in the morning as we stepped off the puddle jumper onto the soil of Molokai. As dawn turned into a diffused gray light, my first glimpse of Molokai was […]
